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IntelliJ IDEA

IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.

Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Open Source

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
Inspections help find probable bugs and dead code, detect performance issues, and improve the overall code structure by providing quick-fixes for any code that contains potential concerns.
In the Search Everywhere window, you can search for files, actions, classes, symbols, settings, UI elements, and anything in Git, all from a single entry point.
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IntelliJ IDEA provides first-class support for leading frameworks with dedicated assistance for Jakarta EE, JPA, Reactor, Spring and Spring Boot, and other popular frameworks.
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Features

Properties

  1.  Support for Themes
  2.  Distraction-free
  3.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Code Completion
  2.  Java IDE
  3.  Auto Correction
  4.  Go to definition
  5.  Java Support
  6.  Dark Mode
  7.  Real time collaboration
  8.  Ad-free
  9.  Works Offline
  10.  Autocompletion
  11.  Syntax Highlighting
  12.  Spell Checking
  13.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  14.  No registration required
  15.  Code Formatting
  16. Git icon  Git Support
  17.  File Versioning
  18.  Support for MarkDown
  19.  WYSIWYG Support
  20.  Full-Text Search
  21.  Static analysis
  22.  Language/SDK agnostic
  23.  Built-in terminal emulation
  24.  Graphical User Interface
  25.  Debugging

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Comment summary: IntelliJ IDEA is praised for its comprehensive Java support, intuitive code completion, and powerful features which enhance productivity, often surpassing Eclipse and Netbeans. Despite some concerns about pricing and the need for an independent open-source version, its productivity benefits and feature-rich environment justify the cost for many. Users appreciate the availability of free licenses for students and open-source projects, along with its seamless integration of popular tools.
Top Positive Comment
do not use this account I don't use this account anymore
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While IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition's source code is mostly open source (under the Apache 2.0 license), it is NOT like VSCodium and requires you to agree to corporate ToS and Privacy Policy to use the open source application (it just quits without starting if you decline). It would be great if someone started and maintained an independently compiled version of IntelliJ IDEA that has the user agree to no terms other than the Apache 2.0 License and doesn't track the user.

Top Negative Comment
Duncan Briggs
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I would like to see an automatically updated view of the issues (including errors and warnings) in my project (not just a single file). I recall that Eclipse had a view of this, but IntelliJ IDEA does not. It has a few similar views, but I dislike the duplication, and none are quite right:

  • Yellow highlighting under the scroll bar (single file –– not project)
  • Tooltips when hovering over the code (single file –– not project)
  • Tooltips when navigating with the keyboard shortcuts F2 and Shift-F2 (single file –– not project)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Project –> Problems (errors –– no warnings)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Run (errors –– no warnings)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> TODO (to-dos –– no errors, no warnings)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Inspection Results (warnings –– no errors –– manually updated)
  • View –> Tool Windows –> Problems (errors –– no warnings)

For more information, please see the following eight-year-old issue on YouTrack: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-68854

hundvd7
Replying to @Duncan Briggs

The issue you linked talks about the opposite. They want a view of problems in a file but you want to see them for the project. The issue even linked pictures where you can see it in action...

What you're looking for is: Analyze - Inspect Code... - Whole Project. You don't just want to open a view with preexisting information, you want to start the process of analyzing. Pretty self explanatory.

And, to top it off, the issue you linked has since been implemented.

jamz
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It is the best IDE for Java development for many years at this point, with no alternatives nearly as good

Adam Lewandowski
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It's really helpful

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viraltaco_
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IntelliJ IDEA is just my favorite IDE for Java. It has a lot of useful features and it's also free if you're a college student.

hundvd7
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It is lightyears ahead of the competition for Java, and it is also the top choice for every other language it supports. THE perfect software

PP Samal
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intellij idea is very good from android studio and it never stucks in not responding

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IntelliJ IDEA is a JetBrains IDE for professional development in Java and Kotlin. It unlocks productive development and helps you write high-quality code with ease. Built to get the job done, it provides all of the essential tools and cutting-edge technology support you need. With a smooth, comfortable workflow and a strong focus on privacy and security, it lets you code with confidence and pleasure.

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